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Former PM Moussa Mara Denounces Trial as Attack on Freedom
Bamako, January 19, 2026 - During an appeal hearing in Bamako, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara described the proceedings against him as “meaningless” and an attack on freedom of expression. Detained for nearly six months, Mara told the court: “Without justice, there is no nation.” The verdict is expected on February 9, 2026.
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